Blended MHFA for the Legal Profession Course
Designed for legal workplaces that require increased flexibility in the delivery of training for their staff members, the Blended Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) Course for the Australian Legal Profession is a combination of online (eLearning) and 4 hours of face-to-face training.
Learn how to provide mental health first aid to a co-worker in a legal setting.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Mental health problems covered
- Depression and anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Eating disorders
Mental health crises covered
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol orother drug use
- Aggressive behaviours.
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Why attend a MHFA Course?
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.
Who can attend this course?
Any adult can attend.
What is the format?
This course involves self-paced eLearning followed by a 4-hour face-to-face workshop.
What will you learn at the face-to-face workshop?
- Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios
- Discuss and reflect on applying mental health first aid skills to colleagues
- Answer any questions from the eLearning modules.
Become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider
Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited.
